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Wearable Tech 7: Circuit Chic

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    Boxer shorts

    Dubbed Population Control 2.0 by designer Emiko-o, these boxer shorts remind us about continual laptop use being linked to male infertility.

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Rewarestyle

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Vintage tie pin

    Betsy Berberian uses circuit boards and brass to make vintage tie pins.

    Wearable Tech: LED

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: BBC

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Battery powered dress

    35 circuit boards create a wearable musical instrument which create sounds through copper plates on wearers fingers. Designer Nicky Assmann

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNN

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Circuit board heels

    By Steven Rodrig. I don't think I'd consider slipping my feet into these at all. Stylish but ouch.

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: PCBCreations

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Circuit board tie

    Printed Circuit Board tie with pattern printed onto the tie fabric and flashing LED lights.

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Talk2myshirt

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    'Groovy Garbage' bracelet

    Made from recycled circuit board, smoothed and given a matte varnish finish.

    Wearable Tech: LED

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Etsy

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Data Sandals

    Made from motherboards, ribbon wire and electronic components. A work of art rather than a must wear fashion item.

    Wearable Tech: LED

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Etsy

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Geek earrings

    Identity circuit boards, hard drive head propulsion armatures, circuit earrings designed for the hostile environment of outer space, or a circa 1950 missile guidance system.

    Wearable Tech: LED

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: ArtEco

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Sneakers

    Weighing 15lbs, you probably won't be doing much sneaking around in these shoes. Made by junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw out of computers and typewriters.

    Wearable Tech: LED

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Gabriel Dishaw

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Clock

    From salvaged parts of a Mac.  Other recycled Mac items include jewellery and accessories.

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Geekware

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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    Digital Hat

    Velvet, leather and cotton with circuit board pattern and electronics. Hand sewn

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    Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Inaeent.com

    Caption by: Eileen Brown

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By Eileen Brown for Social Business | September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) | Topic: Innovation

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Wearable tech goes green. Clothing and accessories made from recycled circuit boards.

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Boxer shorts

Dubbed Population Control 2.0 by designer Emiko-o, these boxer shorts remind us about continual laptop use being linked to male infertility.

Wearable Tech: LED

Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics

Wearable Tech 3: Accessories

Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing

Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Wearable Tech 6: Future Tech

Published: September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

Caption by: Eileen Brown

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By Eileen Brown for Social Business | September 7, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) | Topic: Innovation

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